Auditor, Financial Crimes and AML, Internal Audit

RBC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Flexible work options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

RBC in Bedford, Canada is seeking an Auditor within the Internal Audit, Financial Crimes & AML team to provide independent evaluation of AML practices across business lines in Canada. The role focuses on audit execution and issue remediation in a dynamic regulatory environment.

You will collaborate across IA, support regulatory validation, and help shift the team toward predictive insights through data analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in finance/commerce or relevant field.
• 1–2 years of experience in a financial institution.
• Knowledge of PCMLTFA/AML regulatory requirements in Canada.
• Experience in Internal Audit/Regulatory/Compliance.
• Experience integrating data analytics into audit programs.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team of auditors focused on AML/Compliance in Canada.
• Lead by example coordinating audits across IA.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships to maximize engagement value.
• Coordinate regional issues with IA Centre of Excellence and regional leads.
• Assist with regulatory matter validation and presentation to IA Senior Management.
• Support the shift toward predictive insights with the team.

Skills

AML/Compliance

Auditing

Data analytics

Internal Controls

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor degree in finance/commerce

Job description

Job Description

As part of the Internal Audit, Financial Crimes & Anti-Money Laundering, the Auditor will provide independent and objective evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of the Financial Crimes & Anti-Money Laundering (FC& AML) practices for business lines within Canada.

The ideal candidate will support the Internal Audit, Financial Crimes Canadian team with effective audit execution and issue remediation on all Financial Crimes & AML matters and will be able to work in a dynamically changing environment and act as a trusted advisor to the business.

What will you do?

• Be part of a team of professional auditors responsible for audits with a focus on AML/Compliance and other support functions in Canada.
• Lead by example by collaborating with teams across IA to effectively plan and execute audits.
• Maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders ensuring they get maximum value from engagement work.
• Coordinate and coordinate regional issues to the Director of Internal Audit, Financial Crimes & AML Centre of Excellence and other regional leads with the IA escalation model.
• Assist with the validation of regulatory matters issued by relevant regulatory bodies
• Assist in presenting regulatory validation approaches and results to IA Senior Management, including preparation of materials
• Work together with the Senior Manager and Director for Internal Audit, Financial Crimes & AML COE to shift the capabilities of team members towards a predictive insight driven organization.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-Haves

• Bachelor degree in finance/commerce and/or relevant field
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience working in a financial institution
• Knowledge of the Canadian regulations with respect to PCMLTFA/R AML requirements
• Internal Audit/Regulatory/Compliance experience
• Experience in assisting integrated business audits with technology auditors
• Experience in incorporating data analytics into the traditional audit programs and continuous auditing

Nice-to-Haves

• MBA, accounting designation and/or CFA
• ACAMS certification or studying towards ACAMS certification
• Interest in pursuing a career in Risk Management
• Industry knowledge and experience

What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, and competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Flexible work/life balance options

Job Skills

Adaptability, Auditing, Commercial Acumen, Detail-Oriented, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Multi-Level Communication, Organizational Savvy and Politics, Results-Oriented, Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details

Address

120 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City

Bedford

Country

Canada

Work hours/week

37.5

Employment Type

Full time

Platform

INTERNAL AUDIT

Job Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salaried

Posted Date

2026-09-09

Application Deadline

2026-09-28

Note

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.